Where
Loppiano, Figline e Incisa Valdarno (FI) – Italy
Who
Young people from 18 to 30 years old
Why
To have an experience of fraternity lived in daily life and become men and women capable of dialogue, protagonists of a more united and peaceful world
Welcome to the Youth Project!
A place where you can live together with other young people coming from all over the world, belonging to different cultures, believers or non-believers, who seek to have an experience of fraternity together.
How does it work?
The Youth Project allows for a personalized experience, based on the needs and desires that each individual expresses and wishes to address. It is both an individual and collective journey. Living together in a multicultural reality like Loppiano is not easy, and there are many daily challenges to face, but the experience of fraternity helps overcome them by engaging oneself. Through work, art, music, nature, dialogue, personalized training, and much more, there is an opportunity to get to know the inhabitants and life of Loppiano, where an attempt is made to live in a family environment.
And how did we get here?
By various routes. Some want to take a break, unplug, and have time for themselves to recharge physically and spiritually. Others had simply heard about it and became curious.
And what did we find?
A real family, friends, the possibility of personal growth, and much more.
A unique experience in the International Citadel of the Focolare Movement
And the program?
The program is tailored to the needs and interests of the young people. In general, it includes:
- Getting to know Loppiano and its inhabitants
- Participation in significant events taking place in the citadel
- Thematic activities with social and sports moments
- Moments of personal and community reflection and prayer
- Deepening of the spirituality and culture of unity
- Various practical activities to experience a creative and active fraternity
How long can I stay?
Minimum of 10 days. 3, 6, 9 months. Maximum of 1 year.
Starting from when?
Arrivals are scheduled for September, January, and April, with advance booking required (limited availability).
The video made by the young people of the Youth Project in the years 2021-22.
What are you waiting for? To participate get in touch with the tutors of Project Youth, and together you will find the arrangements that fit you! Write us at: giovani@loppiano.it
Before you!
The Youth Project experience in the words of those who lived it.
Progetto giovani: lo sguardo mutato di Fadi
Promoting innovation and fostering young enterprises. Promoted by Ass. Lionello Bonfanti, the ‘Startup Giovanni Bertagna Prize’ is born.
Saulo and the Magic of the Youth Project
The story of Saulo, who arrived in Loppiano to experience the Youth Project and, at the same time, work with Gen Rosso.
Youth project: Clarissa’s world of color
Clarissa’s journey from Honduras to Loppiano, with a landing that took almost three and a half years.
Mark and the Young People Project
The experience of Mark, who comes from Aleppo, Syria and who, since December 2020, has been participating in the Loppiano Youth Project.
Francesca, the Youth Project, etc.
We know Francesca better. She is 25 years old, from Solagna, in the province of Vicenza.